| Welcome to the Info Center |
|
for Light Electric Vehicles!
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| ExtraEnergy Test IT Show in Heilbronn |
|
On 16. März 2014, the ExtraEnergy Test IT Show will offer test rides with 16 different Pedelecs in Heilbronn, Germany. In addition, free ExtraEnergy pedelec test results and the Go Pedelec! Handbook will be handed over to the test riders. Just ask the ExtraEnergy Test IT Show team and enjoy. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Seminar: CAN/CAN FD |
|
On 18 March 2014, CAN in Automation (CiA) will organize a CAN-/CAN-FD seminar in Nuremberg, Germany. The seminar will be held in German language. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Seminar: CANopen |
|
On 19 March 2014, CAN in Automation (CiA) will organize a CANopen seminar in Nuremberg, Germany. The seminar will be held in German language. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| LEV Components Special Exhibition at CeBIT 2014 |
|
From 10 to 14 March 2014, the LEV Components Special Exhibition will present motors, batteries, displays and a lot more at CeBIT in Hanover, Germany. Visitors will find the exhibition in hall 12 at booth number D92. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Enjoy hand powered test ride pleasure |
|
Dienatronic - hand powered test ride pleasure. Award-winning e-Cycle Systems at ExtraEnergy Test IT Track Taipei Cycle Show 2014. Prevention of cardiovascular disease, ideal for muscle atrophy. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Open Day at ExtraEnergy e.V. |
|
Open day at ExtraEnergy on 24 May 2014. Anyone is warmly welcome to test ride new pedelecs of 2014. Enjoy guided tours through the LEV museum in Tanna. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Change of leadership at ExtraEnergy Test GmbH |
|
Sandra Winkler is the new Managing Director of ExtraEnergy Test GmbH. Its measurement technology and methodology remain unique, and the results are as independent as ever. Sandra Winkler has already served with ExtraEnergy since June 2012 as the contact point for pedelec and e-bike manufacturers and dealers. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| EnergyTube - Intelligent Energy Storage |
|
EnergyTube enables to build up an organic, self-constructed power grid with swarm intelligence. For applications like solar storage, charging stations, emergency power supply or isolated power plants. more...
|
| |
|
|
| EnergyBus Adapter for Pedelecs |
|
The EnergyBus adapter enables to turn any pedelec / Light-Electric-Vehicle into an EnergyBus compliant vehicle. Ideal for pedelec rental tasks. Already available on the market. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Understanding the European Market |
|
ExtraEnergy e.V. is pushing quality of pedelecs and e-bikes for 21 years and is regularly inviting representatives of the Chinese media, government and experts of the LEV industry to meet European manufacturers. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Grace S. Ruan – Wheel Giant Inc. |
|
By invitation of Jean Chen, Grace S. Ruan (President & Publisher Wheel Giant) participated in the LEV educational trip from 2 to 6 September 2013. "I can recommend this trip. You can learn very good which is good for the Taiwanese industry." more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| EnergyBus - A Standard in Standardization Process |
|
In about 3 to 4 years, the EnergyBus Standard (EBS) will rule Europe-wide. The bike and Tourism Congress TRAVEL TALK at EUROBIKE informed on the standardized Charge & Lock Cable within the EnergyBus pilot project in the regions of the German Alps. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Pedelec Café Lounge |
|
Bike shop of a different kind. Originally, the idea of an electric bike café lounge is from Korea - an extremely successful new pedelec lifestyle concept. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Open Day at ExtraEnergy |
|
At the last open day at ExtraEnergy e.V., the ExtraEnergy Test GmbH invited to test ride the vehicles of the test Spring 2013. The whole ExtraEnergy Team thanks all visitors who visited ExtraEnergy to enjoy Pedelec riding pleasure. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The eBike Book - the Winners |
|
The winners of the first large format book on pedelecs have been selected. The book covers smart technology and advanced design to top visual trends. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Pedelec Adventures - Iceland Challenge |
|
On June 17, 2013, the founders of Pedelec Adventures, specialized journalist Susanne Bruesch and expedition manager Ondra Veltrusky took off on their next expedition on electric bikes. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Overview: EU Standards for Pedelecs |
|
For the last 30 years or so we in Europe have been on a long road from national autonomy to a single unified governance – although it would really be much better to strive towards worldwide unifichange (...) more...
|
| |
|
|
| The GS Mark for Pedelecs 25 |
|
Making safety visible. With extra power of up to 250 W at speeds of up to 25 km/h, riding is fun even uphill: and this applies even for retired people, environmentally aware housewives and indeed for anyone who wants (...) more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Antje Hopf Strengthens EnergyBus Team |
|
Ms. Antje Hopf is new contact person around EnergyBus. Her work experience at ExtraEnergy e.V. will strengthen the EnergyBus topic. Register now to receive the EnergyBus newsletter. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Open Day at ExtraEnergy |
|
Next open day at ExtraEnergy e.V. in Tanna will take place on 1 June 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are looking forward to you! more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| There is no Option but EnergyBus |
|
From 20 to 23 March 2013, EnergyBus was the most future-oriented topic at Taipei International Cycle Show. In addition, the ExtraEnergy Test IT Track invited to test ride the power of electric drive. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| New EnergyBus Booklet released |
|
“There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home” predicted Ken Olson, president of Digital Equipment Corporation in 1977. Ready for the future? more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| CANopen and EnergyBus seminar – April 10th/11th |
|
On 10 and 11 April 2013, a seminar for CANopen and one for EnergyBus will take place. Participants will be introduced into the basics of both technologies in one day each. The seminars are given in German language. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Requests to local politics, tourism authorities and funding bodies |
|
Requests around pedelecs to local politicians, authorities, companies, parents, school governors and teachers, tourism authorities, town planners, industry groups, manufacturers, dealers, standards setters, mobility consultants and energy consultants. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The bike has been infected forever |
|
Cycling enthusiasts have set themselves against it for many years, believing the bicycle to be one of the greatest engineering achievements of mankind, and immune to the electrification virus. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Information for mobility and safety |
|
Availability of information and the possibility of accessing it almost anywhere via mobile data networks has already made its mark on our everyday mobility, and it will increasingly define and transform it. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| A Pedelec without Charger |
|
Bike+ is a pedelec which does not necessarily require plug in recharge. Realized as parallel hybrid in the version of a mild hybrid, "bike+" is neither a standard bike nor a standard pedelec. It is a "morphodite". more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Energy Storage |
|
Electricity is generally something which you need to use just as soon as it’s generated – so something that is very transient. But the existence of batteries is fortunate indeed, because without them a pedelec would be impossible. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Go Pedelec! Handbook in Czech, Dutch, English, Hungarian, and Italian |
|
The Go Pedelec! handbook offers an introduction to the subject of pedelecs and their potential for society and the economy, to their promotion as products, and to their problems and opportunities. Free downloads in Czech, Dutch, English, Hungarian, and Italian! more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Pedelecs: a political View |
|
Municipal decision-makers see pedelecs as an opportunity for cities. Significance of electric-assisted cargo bikes and potential in commuting traffic still underestimated. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Legal Doping |
|
Updated video clip on Pedelec race in Stuttgart, 2007. Trained bikers and city prominents competed. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Why BATSO? |
|
On 7 March 2012, the BATSO (BATtery Safety Organization) workshop worked on a safe and simple life with batteries for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Why BATSO, how much for test and certification, and why are there no recycling rates for LEV batteries? Read the answers here. more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| M55 Bike - It`s Magic |
|
The Pedelecs of the Hungarian manufacturer M55 Bike are Transformers or Iron Man look-alikes. They are tailor-made and start at a price of (...) more...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Range Relativity of electric Vehicles |
|
In 2011, Derby Cycle placed the 18 Ah battery on to the market. Forced by the company, the sales argument „range“ got a great deal of attention. This year, the 25 Ah battery will follow. Yet we all know, the range of electric bikes is relative. It is influenced by (...) more...
|
| |
|
|
| Charge-Lock Cable for LEVs |
|
The EnergyBus Workshop „Charge-Lock Cable and mobile Safety“ developed a new system for simultaneously charging and locking LEVs (Light Electric Vehicles). more...
|
| |
|
|
| Wow Factor of E-Mobility |
|
Since 1997, people test ride pedelecs on our Test IT Tracks worldwide, meanwhile with four Test IT Tracks throughout Europe. In January 2011, ExtraEnergy gave a new facelift to the Show. With the participation of renowned manufacturers including (...) more...
|
| |
|
|
| Test IT Show Website |
|
New: Test IT Show internet presence! Interested test riders, event organizers, and manufacturers find all information bundled on one website. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Bike Expo: Number of E-bike Exhibitors Soar |
|
Bike Expo is scheduled for 21 to 24 July in Munich, but already the number of confirmed bookings received from e-bike exhibitors stands 26% above last year's number. And more bookings are received daily. Bike Expo emphasizes pedelecs and e-bikes, but all types of 2-wheel vehicles will be represented for the first time this year. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Plotting the Aging Path of Batteries |
|
Dr. Frieder Herb, longstanding ExtraEnergy associate and member, concluded his doctoral studies on the aging of batteries and fuel cells at the university of Ulm in 2010. Thanks to his research it is now possible to predict the lifespan of pedelec and e-bike batteries. more...
|
| |
|
|
| Test-riding Pedelecs and E-bike most persuasive |
|
Test-riding is the best way to sell consumers on pedelecs and e-bikes. Since 1997 ExtraEnergy has convinced thousands of people on its so-called Test IT Tracks. Today manufacturers, the European Union (EU) and event organizers also believe in the power of test rides - as partners in the ExtraEnergy Test IT Show. more...
|
| |
|
|
| BATSO stands for safe Batteries |
|
BATSO is a battery safety and certification standard. Batteries tested according to BATSO directions are certified with the BATSO seal. The project partners of BATtery Safety Organization are ExtraEnergy, ITRI, TUV Rheinland Taiwan, and UL. more...
|
| |
|
|
| The Conference on Light Electric Vehicles |
|
The annual conference on Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), organized by ExtraEnergy, is a key industry event. It affords the opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in electric mobility worldwide. The LEV Conference is held in Taiwan and Germany every other year. more...
|
| |
|
|
